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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 10/2023

08-06-2023 | Osteoarthrosis | KNEE

Gender-specific distribution of knee morphology according to CPAK and functional phenotype classification: analysis of 8739 osteoarthritic knees prior to total knee arthroplasty using artificial intelligence

Authors: Stephanie Huber, Jennyfer A. Mitterer, Sascha M. Vallant, Sebastian Simon, Florian Hanak-Hammerl, Gilbert M. Schwarz, Antonio Klasan, Jochen G. Hofstaetter

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 10/2023

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Abstract

Purpose

Osteoarthritis of the knee is commonly associated with malalignment of the lower limb. Recent classifications, as the Coronal Plane Alignment of the Knee (CPAK) and Functional Phenotype classification, describe the bony knee morphology in addition to the overall limb alignment. Data on distribution of these classifications is not sufficient in large populations. The aim of this study was to analyse the preoperative knee morphology with regard to the aforementioned classifications in long leg radiographs prior to total knee arthroplasty surgery using Artificial Intelligence.

Methods

The cohort comprised 8739 preoperative long leg radiographs of 7456 patients of all total knee arthroplasty surgeries between 2009 and 2021 from our institutional database. The automated measurements were performed with the validated Artificial Intelligence software LAMA (ImageBiopsy Lab, Vienna) and included standardized axes and angles [hip-knee-ankle angle (HKA), mechanical lateral distal femur angle (mLDFA), mechanical medial proximal tibia angle (mMPTA), mechanical axis deviation (MAD), anatomic mechanic axis deviation (AMA) and joint line convergence angle (JLCA)]. CPAK and functional phenotype classifications were performed and all measurements were analysed for gender, age, and body mass index (BMI) within these subgroups.

Results

Varus alignment was more common in men (m: 2008, 68.5%; f: 2953, 50.8%) while neutral (m: 578, 19.7%; f: 1357, 23.4%) and valgus (m: 345, 11.8%; f: 1498, 25.8%) alignment was more common in women. The most common morphotypes according to CPAK classification were CPAK Type I (2454; 28.1%), Type II (2383; 27.3%), and Type III (1830; 20.9%). An apex proximal joint line (CPAK Type VII, VIII and IX) was only found in 1.3% of all cases (n = 121). In men, CPAK Type I (1136; 38.8%) and CPAK Type II (799; 27.3%) were the most common types and women were spread more equally between CPAK Type I (1318; 22.7%), Type II (1584; 27.3%) and Type III (1494; 25.7%) (p < 0.001). The most common combination of femur and tibia types was NEUmLDFA0°,NEUmMPTA0° (m: 514, 17.5%; f: 1004, 17.3%), but men showed femoral varus more often. Patients with a higher BMI showed a significantly lower age at surgery (R2 = 0.09, p < 0.001). There were significant differences between men and women for all radiographic parameters (p < 0.001).

Conclusion

Distribution in knee morphology with gender-specific differences highlights the wide range in osteoarthritic knees, characterized by CPAK and phenotype classification and may influence future surgical planning.

Level of evidence

Level III.
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Metadata
Title
Gender-specific distribution of knee morphology according to CPAK and functional phenotype classification: analysis of 8739 osteoarthritic knees prior to total knee arthroplasty using artificial intelligence
Authors
Stephanie Huber
Jennyfer A. Mitterer
Sascha M. Vallant
Sebastian Simon
Florian Hanak-Hammerl
Gilbert M. Schwarz
Antonio Klasan
Jochen G. Hofstaetter
Publication date
08-06-2023
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 10/2023
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-023-07459-z

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